Shelter
(pack sleeping bag and clothing in waterproof/heavy-duty garbage bags inside your pack to keep them dry!)
- Backpack/bag (water-resistant)
- Tent, tarp, or other shelter
- Sleeping pad (appropriate for overnight temperature forecast)
- Sleeping bag (appropriate for overnight temperature forecast)
- Sleeping bag liner or blanket (if necessary for temperature)
- Waterproof stuff-sack (or garbage/compactor bag) for sleeping bag
- Umbrella, poncho, rain suit
- 2x Underwear (wear one / pack one)
- 2x Long-sleeved shirts
- Long pants & belt
- Shorts and/or swimming suit
- Middle layer(s) (sweatshirt, sweater, hoodie, light jacket)
- 2x Socks (wear one / pack one)
- Sturdy trail shoes or boots (broken-in)
- Jacket (with a hood or bring a hat)
- Hat for sun/rain protection
- Rain gear, poncho, umbrella
- 2+ bandanas
Water & Food
- Water bottle (1 Liter) x2 when the trip includes hiking
- Mess kit (plate/bowl/cup/fork/spoon)
- Necessary cookware and utensils to make your portion of meals
- Stove or clear plans for campfire cooking or other method
- Food items for one full day longer than planned length of outing
- High-calorie snacks
- Personal first aid kit (PFAK)
- Medications
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Lip balm
- Trowel/TP/Sanitizer
Tools
- Tight Spot Real-Time Guide for Wilderness Survival
- Knife/multitool
- Axe/hatchet
- Saw
- Headlamp or flashlight (with spare or fresh batteries)
- Ferro rod and/or matches in a waterproof container
- Garbage bags
- Ziploc bags
- Compass and map of destination area
- Sunglasses & case
- Pen/pencil & notebook
- 25+′ of cordage (paracord, bank line, etc.)
- Whistle
- Mobile Phone with offline maps of destination
- Battery bank and charging cords for phone/watch
(Updated 20231218)